Review: Renovo Beauty Natural Hair Care Kickoff Kit + Coupon Code and GIVEAWAY!

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Renovo Beauty Natural Hair Care Kickoff Kit

With the holiday season, you need your hair to look great.  Sometimes though, it doesn’t always do that. However, if you treat your hair with the ideal diet of all-natural ingredients instead of feed it chemicals, you may be surprised at what you will see.  

I was in the dark about Renovo Beauty until this Pittsburgh-based company of all-natural hair and skin care products reached out.  Now that I tried a few of their shampoos and conditioners, I am so glad that my eyes are now open to what their fine sulfate free hair care line can do for beautiful hair.

What the company sent was their Natural Hair Care Kickoff Kit ($29.95) that included 4 oz. bottles of their Natural Basil Honey Lemongrass Cleansing Detox Shampoo Y1, Natural Cinnamon Oatmeal Molasses Moisturizing Shampoo X1, Natural Eucalyptus Spearmint Leave-In Conditioner X1, and Natural Quinoa Blood Orange Repairing Protein Conditioner Z1.

Though it’s not stated on the label, these natural hair care products are safe for color-treated hair.  This includes their Y1 Cleansing Detox Shampoo, which is geared for those with fine or oily hair.  Normally, deep cleansing formulas can strip the color, but my recently colored hair was fine. 

The biggest difference of their fragrant shampoos is that they don’t really foam up as you might be used to. These have a feel of lathering with more of a conditioning product.  Regardless, the results are what matters like counting on shiny, well-behaved hair due to all the nourishing vitamins and natural oils within. 

I did happen to favor the XI Moisturizing Shampoo and XI Conditioner with my dry hair, which gave the strands a healthier softness to them. This formula did add extra gloss from its macadamia nut extracts as well as bounce while protecting against damaging heat from my dryer and styling tools.

If you’re curious about what Renova Beauty can do for your own hair, then now through December 31 is a good time to try their products out since you will receive 5% off your order using coupon code F1GTRTCY8T58 at checkout.  

While you're ordering, check out their giveaway below to win this set.  Hurry both that code and giveaway end soon!

Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse Review + Hurry to ENTER the #RouxFanciFullContest That Ends October 31, 2015!

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For the most part, I use permanent hair coloring, which can be a pain when you start to get brassy and it’s too early to do another coloring.  However, I got to try Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse in #13 Chocolate Kiss today and now will be keeping a bottle handy at all times because this temporary coloring product can be a lifesaver!

There are 11 great shades available in the line of Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse. 

Imagine, the phone rings with unexpected news like an important job interview, an event that came out of nowhere, funeral, etc. that leaves you without time to color your hair or run out to the salon.  Let me tell you that simply shaking up that bottle of Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse and rubbing some puffs of that color solves that problem in a snap to get you gorgeous again.

Here is #13 Chocolate Kiss in Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse.

Besides all the time I saved, I also avoided all that fuss of the need to wear rubber gloves or mixing the formula before applying.  All that was required of me was shake and shoot before dividing between my hands and applying to my damp hair. Trust me, but my hands were not stained in the least.

My hair is medium brown with red tones through it.  The #13 Chocolate Kiss shade did a nice job to deepen the brown tones, more on the color of a Hershey’s chocolate Kiss, and cover a few stray grays.  Furthermore, it didn’t take as many puffs of this mousse to color my whole head as I had thought because I still had a lot left in the can.   

If you’ve been contemplating a change or want to tweak your current look, then temporary hair coloring products from Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse and Rinse are the ideal solution to begin that beauty transformation, especially when you can save and possibly win a $3200 designer handbag or be one of 10 lucky people to win a year of Roux Anti-Aging Hair Care!

This is the $3200 designer handbag that might be YOURS!

No joke, though, I love Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse now that I had a chance to use it because it is convenient and really get you out of a fix. In fact, I might even try to go darker with the Black.  What do you think?

This is my original hair color before picture.

Why don’t you head to Sally Beauty and pick up that fancy, new shade of Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse ($10.49) and/ or the Fanci-Full Rinse ($6.49) and embrace the thought of what some sensational conditioning color can do for YOU this Fall.  Use coupon code 555165 at Sally Beauty to save $4.00 off either the Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse or Fanci-Full Rinse before you go.  

This is my after picture with the 13 Chocolate Kiss Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse.   Do you like my hair lighter or darker?

Also, be sure to visit RouxBeauty on Facebook and enter the #RouxFanciFullContest before it ends on October 31, 2015. Even if you are not chosen to win,  all entrants receive a free sample of Roux Anti-Aging Shampoo and Conditioner along with a BOGO coupon!  Now what can be more of a temptation than saving money to look beautiful with the chance of winning great prizes?  I can’t think of anything more exciting, so do hurry because the #RouxFanciFullContest deadline is October 31, 2015!

Spice Up Your Look This Fall With Fresh Hair Color From Roux Fanci-Full + ENTER the #RouxFanciFullContest!

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Now is the perfect time to reinvent your look with a fresh, new hair color to go with Fall fashions.  If you have been thinking about a change but didn’t know where to start, then temporary hair coloring products from Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse and Rinse are the ideal solution to begin that beauty transformation, especially when you can save and possibly win a $3200 designer handbag or be one of 10 lucky people to win a year of Roux Anti-Aging Hair Care!

Look at this gorgeous grand prize--a $3200 designer handbag from Roux Beauty that might be yours.

Whether you want to  warm up your current shade, tone down some brassiness that Summer caused, darken that mane enough to intrigue or add more light to wake up a dull color without any lasting commitment like a permanent or semi-permanent hair coloring, a Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse or Fanci-Full Rinse can help you do it while conditioning your hair at the same time.  

Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousses 

Switching shades of your hair color can be done as often as you like to suit your mood just as do your makeup.  With the Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse, you have 11 exciting, inexpensive color possibilities that are affordable, easy to apply just by pumping some of that conditioning foam color to your clean, towel-dried hair.  Just like taking off your makeup off, you can shampoo the next day and that color will be gone.  You are in control of your look, not some product. 

Perhaps, you just want to test out a new shade of hair color like a trendy “Granny Grey” and live with it for a few days before going permanent or just extend the time before your next hair coloring?  In that case, the 13 Fanci-Full Rinses may be the choice for you.

Roux Fanci-Full Rinses 

So what are you waiting for? Head to Sally Beauty and pick up that fancy, new shade of Roux Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse ($10.49) and/ or the Fanci-Full Rinse ($6.49) and embrace the thought of what some sensational conditioning color can do for YOU to spice up your look.  Use coupon code 555165 at Sally Beauty to save $4.00 off either the Fanci-Full Color Styling Mousse or Fanci-Full Rinse before you go.  

Also, be sure to visit RouxBeauty on Facebook and enter the #RouxFanciFullContest before it ends on October 31, 2015. Even if winning is not in the cards for you, all entrants receive a free sample of Roux Anti-Aging Shampoo and Conditioner along with a BOGO coupon!  Now what can be more fun than saving money to look beautiful with the chance of winning great prizes?  I can’t think of anything I like more, can you?

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Save 50% On Vanity Planet’s Cor 3 Blood Pressure Monitor With My Coupon Code!

Disclaimer: This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

Vanity Planet's Cor 3 Home Blood Pressure Monitor

In a previous post, I explained the value of keeping hearts healthy in my review of Vanity Planet’s Cor 3 home blood pressure monitor.   

Hardly the most romantic or typical type of Valentine’s Day gift you might expect, a home blood pressure monitor such as Vanity Planet’s Cor 3 ($99) is a sincere way to show that love. 

Thanks to Vanity Planet, Nuts 4 Stuff readers can save 50% off the price of that blood pressure monitor by entering coupon code BPCOR3 at checkout.

Read my Cor 3 review for all the details on how this monitor works.

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Gorton’s #RealisticResolutionChallenge Review + ($75) Giveaway!–Ends January 26, 2015

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Most of the time, I try to be good about our diet.  We don’t eat beef these days, but more chicken and fish along with a lot of new dishes that use legumes.  Usually, it’s fruit for desserts except on the weekends when I bake a treat. Regardless, the holidays always get normal healthy eating off track.  Therefore, I couldn’t be happier when Gorton’s Seafood contacted me to get involved in their Gorton’s Realistic Resolution Challenge, their join effort with SparkPeople.

The idea behind this free online program is learning how to improve your diet with a healthier lifestyle through 30 days of fresh challenges as well as access to videos, recipes, a message forum where you can exchange info and ideas, and more to help better understand diet and nutrition while educating yourself in managing fitness and weight. 

Gorton's Realistic Resolution Challenge 

To start me off in the right direction, I received Gorton’s free product coupons for Grilled or Simply Bake products, an insulated tote bag to bring them home in, TheSparkPeople Cookbook, ( a collection of 160 delicious-sounding healthy recipes), The Spark book, (a 28-day plan for losing weight and transforming your life), and The SparkPeople 28-Day Boot Camp Workout DVD.

Gorton's Simply Bake Salmon Roasted Garlic & Butter

I choose the Simply Baked Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Butter that come with two  fillets per box. Preparation couldn’t be easier because these are in a foil bag that you pop into the oven for about ten minutes.  All else that I needed to do was prepare a vegetable and salad to have dinner on the table.  

I could have experimented with a recipe, but I really thought the way the salmon was prepared with the roasted garlic and butter was delicious.  Usually when I make salmon, I make it pretty much the same way.  I don’t fancy it up with any sauce that could interfere with its delectable true flavor.

Gorton's Simply Salmon Asparagus Pilaf

I plan to try the Simply Baked Haddock with Garlic Herb Butter for my next dinner.  It comes the same way with two fillets in those non-messy foil bags that you throw in the oven. 

I really liked how Gorton’s makes healthy eating easier than ever.  The salmon was 140 calories and loaded with 315mg of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health.  And if want additional recipes and inspiration to move your bad eating habits in a healthier direction, you should take advantage and join the free online 30 Day Realistic Resolution Challenge at SparkPeople because it will help.

To also give you a good running start, Gorton’s has a coupon available to help you save on your Simply Baked or Grilled Fish.  

Gorton's Simply Baked Haddock Garlic Herb Butter

Thanks to Gorton’s, you also have a chance to win two full-value product coupons, an insulated tote, the SparkPeople Cookbook, the Spark book, and the SparkPeople Boot Camp DVD ($75 total value)!

For extra fun, do enter Gorton's Eat Smarter Sweepstakes daily for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize plus lots of other daily prizes!

*Disclaimer: Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Giveaway details and how to enter–

Prize: One (1) winner will receive two (2) full-value Gorton’s Seafood product coupons, an insulated tote bag, The SparkPeople Cookbook, The Spark book, and the SparkPeople 28 Day Boot Camp Workout DVD ($75 total value)!

Dates of entry: 01/09/15–01/25/15 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Eligibility: Open to USA addresses.  No PO Boxes.  The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.  


How to Enter:  Please use the Rafflecopter widget if it works.  You can also enter by clicking this link or try to enter using another browser. You can return daily and log in again with your email to tweet.

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Simple Ways to Stop Wasting Money and Pocketing More!

One of the best pieces of advice if you want to stop wasting money is to never cash your paycheck and pocket that money.  If you carry cash, then you are more tempted to use it on little things without realizing where that paycheck went. 

Deposit your check directly in your checking or savings account that does not charge a fee to hold your money.  Some banks charge $3 a month or more for handling your money.  However, there are still banks that do not charge for either checking or a savings account.  Always make sure you do your homework and check out bank fees first.

Keep a special notebook dedicated to your expenses.  Jot down and subtract all your monthly expenses such as rent, mortgage, health insurance, food, car payments, gasoline, clothing, etc. When you write down each expense, you will see more clearly how that money was spent.

Try to not buy convenience foods.  Learning to cook more from scratch will always be cheaper than already prepared items. 

Next time you go to the grocery store be prepared with a list of items that are on sale.  Try to utilize recipes around the sale items, if possible.  If not, just make sure you buy only items that are on your grocery list to make those recipes you planned for that week.

Coupons can be a great way to save--only if those products are really worth to buy in the first place.  Figure out the itemized cost to see the true price.  Take in consideration, the size of the product with coupon and without.  Often, the smaller sizes are more cost effective when couponing. 

Generic products are often as good or better than the name brand products.  Often these same products are manufactured by the same companies--only without the fancy, colorful packaging.  My advice is to experiment and taste test.

Rebate programs at the drugstores  are also a wonderful way to save and often result in free products!

Avoid those early morning coffee runs or even eating breakfast out before you go to work.  Eat at home instead or take advantage of a coffee maker on the premises or bring your own.  Pack your lunch or also use the microwave at your workplace if one is available.  For every cup of coffee, breakfast, or lunch you skip out, the more money you will save.

Resist impulse shopping.  Don't watch those infomercials and buy something that you see on the screen.  If you hate this product, you will pay either return shipping, which can also include a restocking fee. 

Try to buy items that you physically need to touch.   Be sure you don't get lazy if you need to return something; otherwise, you could end up with an expensive mistake!

A tremendous way to save is to ask this one question.  Do you really need the item you plan to buy--or do you just want it?  Of course, we all love pretty things, but how many of us can really afford everything?  If you practice that one little rule, then you will reduce stress from overspending, accumulate more money, and simplify your life. 

There are lots more great things you can do to stretch that dollar and cut out that waste.  These are just a few tips that can put you back on track because often you don't know where money goes until it's gone.